What Makes You Tick?

This episode marks a real high point in the What Makes You Tick podcast journey. A live episode in front of an audience is something I always wanted to do. My nervousness and anticipation was evident but I know it is in those moments when we grow the most. Thanks to Sigmoid HQ for hosting and partnering with me for this event, hopefully the first of many. In this heartening episode of "What Makes You Tick Live," I welcome two remarkable guests: Darren O'Reilly, a former rugby pro and nutrition entrepreneur, and Jessica Patton, a marketing maven with a dance and CrossFit background. Together, they dive into the essence of peak performance across the arenas of sports and business. Jessica champions the power of daily habits and a strong mental game, while Darren underscores the influence of community and the wisdom in learning from setbacks. They share personal stories of resilience, the role of supportive networks, and the significance of tailored nutrition and self-care routines. As the conversation wraps up, they reflect on the profound effects of small, consistent actions and the support of family in fueling their drive. The episode is a treasure trove of inspiration for anyone looking to elevate their game in life and work.

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Darren O'Reilly is an understated gent who has taken the nutrition industry by storm having created a nutritionally complete product called Whole Supp. Darren founded the brand with Dr. Brian Carson who is one of the leading nutritional scientist and they have created a phenomenal product.Segway: Anyone who wants to enjoy a special discount of the product, Darren has graciously provided a discount code 'whatmakesyoutick' all lower case. Head to WholeSupp.com and enjoy the results yourselves.After inviting Darren to join me on a 10 week challenge where I set myself a goal to lose 10kg in 10 weeks I ask the team at Whole Supp to join me on the journey. While I still enjoy life, I did my best to eat as cleanly as possible, supplemented with WholeSupp and for me, the result was very natural and sustainable. Yes there were ups and downs but I got there.Darren agreed to join me and share the story of his business which was recently vote No.1 supplement in Mens Health and is now shipping the product 22 countries around the world. Darren's leadership is unquestionable in our chat, given he puts the success down to the product and equally the team he's built the last few years.Of course, it is his drive that has created Whole Supp and made it best in class. We speak openly about family, about success and what his take is on it, and also what the future holds. Darren speaks openly about his fears and worries moving from a professional sporing environment to the corporate world, however, he quickly realised his sporting skills and mindset were transferrable and very much helped him negotiate and soar in that new world.I hope you enjoy the episode, reach out to Darren if you've any questions head to @wholesuppAlso, it would help greatly if you could share this episode, like, follow / subscribe. This year is going to be a great year for the pod and I appreciate all your support.

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Damien Wildes is a normal guy on the surface. Married, a Dad, from a loving family background, sporty. Nothing surprising, until he talks about the water, his obsession with putting himself in the most uncomfortable situations he's known to date. What you don't know from the surface view is that he has prone paddle boards across the Irish see for nearly 15 hours, where he navigated through jellyfish, battle demons in his mind, felt like his shoulders were about to fall off and fuelled by Percy Pigs which ended up seizing his stomach while in the middle of the sea and no where to go. I spoke to Damien about his desire for adventure, what family means to him and why he enjoys placing himself in dark, tortuous to many situations, all for the opportunity to grow. Damien loves the water and encourages everyone on this island of Ireland to route themselves in the water, understand the benefits and enjoy the abundance we are spoiled with every day.The art of suffering is something that stems from the Shaolin Monks and is embodied in Damiens pursuit of purpose and adventure. His love for his family is undeniable, and his honesty about being a parent is refreshing.If you want to reach out to Damien to learn more about swimming and prone paddle boarding check him out on @flowstateswimming

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What we know about Jason Hennessy is that he has been a passionate rugby enthusiast since a young age. When he missed his preferred third-level course by just 10 points, he considered pursuing a career as a chef, influenced by some of his family members. However, Jason realized that wasn't his true calling. After experiencing some challenging moments and receiving valuable advice from his mother, he managed to transform his love for rugby into one of the most prominent rugby websites globally, known as rugbylad.ie.Jason is on the verge of embarking on a journey with the United Rugby Championship, and we're here to celebrate this news on the podcast. His path to this point hasn't been straightforward, but it has been filled with excitement and joy. He exudes warmth and kindness, and his zest for life is truly infectious. During our conversation, Jason opens up about his close relationship with his parents, who he considers his best friends, as well as the challenges he's faced and how he sought support through counseling, among many other topics.Jason's mantra is to be a good person and live by that principle every day. There's no valid reason why people shouldn't treat each other with kindness, and I wholeheartedly believe in that. This is a lighthearted conversation with plenty of insights to uncover. If you wish to connect with Jason, you can reach him at [email protected] or find him on Instagram @rugbylad.

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Shane Lennon has experienced more in his 40 years than some people do in two or three lifetimes. Shane is now a superb Yoga Instructor who have found a way to take life and everything it throws at him, and enjoy it by helping people and following a passion and love that he has through Yoga.At 7 years old, Shane experienced the death of his brother and never knew how to manage that loss at such a young age. He then turned to drugs early teens which eventually took a hold of him and nearly took his life. At 16 the birth of his daughter helped refocus his mind and now at the young age of 40, Shane shares his journey in life.This is an episode of honesty, compassion, love and hope. Never give up and never be afraid or too proud to ask for help.Check out Shane on IG at @ShaneMarkLenn

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Fergus Farrell once again joins me to discuss his next challenge. To run 206km in four days on the 23rd Oct - 26th Oct 2023 with the goal to raise money for the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dublin where he fought his way back having severed his spinal chord. To donate and support Gussie's goal of raising €250,000 for the NRH go to this link https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/ToughestTrek23This discussion is more than just a challenge, we speak about his battle with failure, how it hangs on to his thoughts and why his kids are the most important people in his life. We only have time to waste and best use our time with the ones we love.A heart worming encounter..

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I’ve set myself a goal to lose 10kgs in 10 weeks. When I played sport I typically played at 115/118 kgs and recently i clocked in at nearly 125kgs. So the challenge is to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way. On the journey I’ll keep you updated with an honest account of the challenge weekly. I am partnering with Whole Supp which is Irelands leading nutritional supplement company - there products are tested, 13 superfoods and 31st and of proteins. It really does taste great and can’t wait to see where this challenge can take me.

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Brent Pope, 6ft 3" mountain of a man who played rugby for New Zealand. For years he throw his body into some of the most physical rugby matches. He has the battle scars to prove it and throughout that time became one of the most respected rugby players and minds of a generation and to this day.To his teammates, friends and family he was jovial, upbeat, a character, a prankster and fun person to be around. But behind the public theatre as a young teenage, Brent was hurting, and anxious. Without anyone to talk to, to open up to he battled anxiety on his own, which eventually led to depression and suicidal thoughts. His only way out was to leave New Zealand and find another place to call home, where no one knew his name. Brent has taken time out of his schedule to share his story with me, to open up with the goal to help people who are unsure about their mental health, who are fighting to keep up appearances and to encourage everyone to talk. By doing so, you're creating a path to support, to understanding and to a fuller happier life. Brent wants to remove the labels of courage, and bravery when it comes to talking about mental health and make it a normal, welcomed topic of discussion in society. He has joined forces with charity The Samaritans and created a campaign known as The elephant in the room. Wherever you see this sculpture it signifies that the organisation you work in, the community you enter welcomes discussion about mental health and encourages you if you're struggling to share and take a step to help yourself. For more information check out https://www.elephantintheroom.ie/I am honoured to have a man like Brent open up and share his story with me. He is just a man with a huge heart and a desire to help people in the best way he knows how.

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All we need is love. A famous line from arguably the most famous band of all time 'The Beatles' Imagine going into every argument, battle, challenge or nervous environment with that as your mantra, your approach to challenge, push back or indeed finding a solution may be very different. Recently, I turned 40. A milestone in life for some, but for me it was a catalyst for me to reflect and reset. You see, I was finding life a bit tricky and felt that the world was throwing a lot of challenges my way but why? Strange to feel helpless, when one of the things I love most to do is help people. I don't always get it right but I continue to try. However, I found I needed a helping hand but I couldn't really see it. So, I stayed the course, however, a great friend and previous guest Gareth Logan called me out on it... he saw the challenges I was facing and encouraged me to spend a little time on myself. To focus on me, otherwise how can I position myself to help others if I can't help me. But what should I do?I have always admired Wim Hof and his story. From the tragedy of losing his wife, to finding a way to heal through breath work and embracing the cold. He was able to reimagine the way our bodies can reboot our immune system and prosper. in my research I found the Cliffs of Moher Retreat which was hosting a Wim Hot Method. Needless to say if I attended this, life everything I go through the process and commit to it fully. This is where I met breathing sensation and cold expert Níall Ó Mhurchú. Níall has been practicing this for decades and I believe we can all benefit from his learnings and his teachings. On this episode we talk about the incredible benefits the cold can have when we are exposed to it, his relationship with breathing and how we can learn to let stresses and worries go, through our breath. Níall shares some insight to life living and training with the Shaolin Monks and hiking up mountains in the snow and cold with Wim Hof. An author of 'The Blissful Breath' and 'The Power of Cold' this episode is one not to be missed. We leave you at the end of the episode with a short breathing exercise which you can experience in your quiet time. For all this information and more head to https://www.breathewithniall.com/

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This episode is with USA Eagles rugby international Dylan Fawsit who speaks to me about his journey to becoming a professional rugby player. His route to making a career in the game he loves was not straight forward. The initial dream was to play for Ireland, to put on that green jersey, however, after finishing school he didn't get the breaks or opportunities he was hoping for. Leinster didn't see a future, so Dylan decided to forge his own future and leave the Emerald Isle for American. Like many Irish men and women before him, Dylan saw hope and opportunity in the states. A scholarship to university was the opening he needed. Dylan talks to me about his passion for the sport and how grateful he is for his Irish community, his friends and old teammates for playing their role at the early stages of his life. Dylan is a family man and met the love of his life on a plane back to Ireland one Christmas. Their story is one of fairytales, just like the movies. We can take for granted where we are today, but when we look back at our journey in life, there are people who stand out for all the right reasons. Dylan is one of those people - his can do attitude and drive are to be admired. He takes pride in everything he does both as a player and a father. This conversation is honest, warm and gives an insight to the kind determined human this man is.

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